Cod in Subareas I and II (Norwegian coastal waters cod)

ICES advises as last year on the basis of the Norwegian rebuilding plan, which requires access to the 2014 autumn survey results that will be available in December. If the spawning-biomass index in the 2014 autumn survey is lower than the index in 2013, the fisheries regulations should aim at a reduction of F in 2015 of at least 45% relative to 2009.  If  the  survey  index  is  higher  than  in  2013,  the  plan  stipulates  that  measures taken  in  2014 should continue  in 2015.